Where are we in the universe?

Stars

Our Solar System

Scale Size of the Planets


Length of Year / Distance from the Sun

Links

Smithsonian: Sizing Up the Earth- this interactive site shows sizes and distances in smaller scale.

The Solar System- facts about our solar system.

Views of the Solar System- a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more.

Welcome to the Planets- a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.

The Nine Planets- a multimedia tour of the solar system.

Windows to the Universe- information about the universe from the National Earth Science Teachers Association.

Sun Trek- take a journey into space and find out more about the Sun and its effect on the Earth